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A shakespearean tragedy traditionally follows the Freytag pyramid of Dramatic structure which consists of five parts. Freytag's analysis is derived from ...
Typology: Schemes and Mind Maps
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The exposition introduces important information to the audience that is vital to the unfolding action of the play. Exposition can also feature ‘incluing’ which ‘clues’ the audience into the world of the play. Central themes and ideas are also conveyed and the atmosphere for the play is established.
At the beginning of the rising action the conflict is introduced and an incident occurs that sets the rising action in motion. Throughout the rising action a series of events occur that lead to the climax. It is at this point in the play that the tragic hero suffers from their fatal flaw in character and makes errors of judgment.
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The climax is the turning point in the play that changes the protagonist’s fate. This climax is the consequence of the events that occurred in the rising action. After the climax the tragic hero is more controlled by their actions than in control of their actions.
FAlling ACtion
During the falling action a conflict between the tragic hero and the avenging hero takes place which results in the tragic hero winning or losing. The falling action often contains a moment of suspense where it is perceived that the tragic hero may escape their fate.
DEnouEMEnt
Normality is restored and the conflict is resolved.